Why does my iphone 5 lose its battery power so quickly?

Even when my phone is in my pocket after a few mintues the power is completly drained. What can I do to make the battery last longer? Any tips or tricks?

You might have an app running in the background draining the power. Possibly a hidden app to record you, if you think you've closed all the ones you can.

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